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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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